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U.S. Forces Kill Colombian Fisherman, Tensions Escalate

10/23/2025

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U.S. forces reportedly killed Colombian fisherman Alejandro Carranza during operations against drug traffickers, according to Gustavo Petro, the president of Colombia.
Petro accused the United States of murder and violating Colombia's sovereignty.
U.S. President Donald Trump suspended U.S. aid to Colombia, saying Petro has failed to curb drug production.
A fake account impersonating the U.S. Department of Homeland Security circulated misleading photos about the incident, underscoring rising U.S.–Colombia tensions.

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U.S. forces reportedly killed Colombian fisherman Alejandro Carranza during operations against drug traffickers, according to Gustavo Petro, the president of Colombia.
Petro accused the United States of murder and violating Colombia's sovereignty.
U.S. President Donald Trump suspended U.S. aid to Colombia, saying Petro has failed to curb drug production.
A fake account impersonating the U.S. Department of Homeland Security circulated misleading photos about the incident, underscoring rising U.S.–Colombia tensions.